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Apocalypse in Spain! The hurricane destroyed the island of Mallorca! The wind got 150 km / h!

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Published on 03 Aug 2021 / In News and Politics

Storm hit Spain August 2 , 2021 . Hurricane winds of 144 km/h recorded in the last hours of this Monday, according to the Balearic Meteorological Agency. 325 serious damage (314 in Mallorca, seven in Ibiza, three in Menorca and one in Formentera), most of which occurred in Palma, uprooted trees, broken palms and knocked down lamp posts - this is the result of the storm that hit the island. According to the rescue service, the wind force reached 144 km/h. In a couple of hours of gusty hurricane wind, numerous falls of eaves and roof elements, as well as falling trees and flying objects from terraces and balconies, damaged hundreds of cars and damaged shop windows and awnings of shops and cafes. In Palma, the famous church of Santa Eulalia was damaged. There were collapses at the top of the belfry. According to the clergy, there were no casualties or injuries as debris fell onto the terrace of the building. Due to strong gusts of wind, the Palma City Council has decided to temporarily close all parks in the capital of the Balearic Islands, including the forest park near Bellver Castle, the Royal Gardens and the Sagrera promenade. The Royal Yacht Club of Palma reported that the club's weather station registered a wind strip of 56 knots (about 104 km/h) in the water area of ​​the port of Palma. A massive inspection of yacht anchorages and rigging was announced. Currently, a team of sailors is working to eliminate the consequences of the storm. Yachting training this Saturday has been canceled due to bad weather. In addition, Palma firefighters freed a man who was stuck in a shipping container after the wind shifted the ship and moved the repair bays on which he was working. The worker was not injured and escaped with a slight fright.

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